PL3 5EH is a safe, established residential area on Revel Road, 0.3km from Higher Compton in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Compton ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
For families considering a move, PL3 5EH represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL3 5EH are sourced from Output Area E00075965 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REVEL ROAD, PL3 5EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REVEL ROAD, PL3 5EH.
297
42
£ 43,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PL3 5EH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 5EH. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL3 5EH has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Compton CofE Primary School
Eggbuckland Community College
High View School
Austin Farm Academy
Laira Green Primary School
Lipson Vale Primary School
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Lipson Co-operative Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Mannamead News Limited0.6 km
- Mannamead Stores0.8 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.1 km
- Tesco Express Filling Station0.1 km
- Torridge Stores Ltd0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth0.8 km
- Greenacres Tea Room0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bluebird0.1 km
- the rising sun public house0.2 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food0.2 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Feedwell Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Mariners Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Torridge Pizza and Grill0.7 km
- Wongs0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth2.3 km
- Devonport4.0 km
- Dockyard4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bluebird Inn0.1 km
- Bluebird0.1 km
- Bluebird Efford Road0.1 km
- Efford Crescent0.1 km
- Cranmere Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL35EH · Data under Open Government Licence